Hi I have a Lincat lpg silverlink df4 fryer and the pilot light is quite yelliw when it should be blue and as a result eventually goes out. Could anyone advise what the fault could be. Could the gas jet need cleaning? Paul

SOURCE: pilot light is lite.

This problem is caused by a faulty gas valve.


Thank you

Kelly

• 3740 Answers
• Posted on Sep 12, 2010

SOURCE: the pilot light doesnt stay

Hi and welcome to FixYa. Most of the time this is as simple as changing the thermocouple. Any Appliance parts source will most likely have one that will fit your unit. (GAS VALVE OFF) It is a matter or unscrewing the thermocouple nut from the gas valve and then un-mounting the thermocouple probe end to change it out.

Take your OLD thermocouple with you to your LOCAL Appliance parts source so they can match the total length. Heating and Air-conditioning stores may have the thermocouple but your going to pay up to purchase a thermocouple from them. Same goes for restaurant equipment sources! $$$

Just make sure before you reinstall the new probe assy that your clean / wipe out the gas valve hole where the thermocouple nut mates to the gas valve very well. The probe works via micro volts and any dirt / corrosion / debris can affect the way the probe operates.

After changing out the thermocouple everything should work normally again. If not then the gas valve itself has a problem (highly unlikely) In the future if you need detailed info please pass your units model number in your response.

Thanks for choosing FixYa.
Kelly

SOURCE: My problem is the pilot

Hello,
This sounds like a "thermocouple". You can buy them just about anywhere and are easy to replace, most have little to no hardware. You can buy a universal one if it is too difficult to locate a model and serial number. One other thing to check would the gas supply- you want to make sure that supply for the gas is not turned off or the valve inside the equipment is faulty. If the gas valve is locked up or there is no gas supply then you will want to address that first.
Hope this helps, James

SOURCE: I have a lpg catering fryer fitted with a minisit 710. The pilot light is lighting but the gas is not getting to the burners (all jets are clear) What could benthe cause of this

replace the minisit 710

Testimonial: "What if its not the minisit tho! Could it be the thermocouple? The fryer has not been used for 18 months!"